The GARP Risk Index is a quarterly gauge of
global perception of the risk factors affecting the U.S.
economy.
Key findings:
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The Risk Index surged nearly 6
points to 116.34 in Q3, surpassing its historical high reached in
Q3 2010.
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Severe market volatility in August and
September sparked by heightened sensitivity to the European debt
crisis, US fiscal policy concerns and bank counterparty liquidity
risk across the European banking sector created a downward spiral
in global market confidence.
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Global economic uncertainty sparked renewed
fear of a double-dip recession and a rise in risk perceptions
associated with several underlying US macroeconomic
indicators.
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Looking ahead to Q4, Eurozone instability,
global economic weakness and US monetary policy initiatives remain
the issues of greatest concern.
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